Brenda mentioned tincture of violet and I assume this is gentian violet. I have always seen refs to the success of its use, but never found out *exactly* what it is. Can anyone oblige? Of course I want to know the safety for use during lactation! Narelle who always used nystatin or miconazole -- _______________________________________________________________________ Narelle Clark o o Underfed, underwashed, underslept - but well loved. \ / o o \ / It's great being a parent! ` '` '` '` ' [log in to unmask]